We hear this frequently in our conversations with employees and insiders, even those who are already in the process of filing disclosures. But, we have good news for you: numerous non-profit organizations exist and have supported thousands of individuals in situations like yours.
These support organizations can enter and support you at any stage of your journey. They provide support beyond legal advice, including media training, psychological counseling, advocacy work, digital and physical security support, and financial assistance. You don’t have to do this alone. Working with these support organizations gives you the best chance of achieving your desired outcomes, whatever they may be.

At the moment, no whistleblower support organization has in-house AI expertise – although some of them have already assisted AI whistleblowers directly. This is where OAISIS comes in: we supplement existing whistleblower support organizations with AI expertise: You can request for the OAISIS/Third Opinion experts to be leveraged in your outreach — the support organizations will know what to do.

If you would just like to get independent AI experts’ opinions on your questions (without disclosing any confidential information) previous to your outreach to these organizations, set up an initial consultation with Third Opinion. This is a service we set up so insiders can clarify their concerns with AI, ethics, legal, or other appropriate experts.

“There is no law covering my AI risk specifically, so no one will support me.”

Most whistleblower support non-profit organisations help individuals who are not yet clear on whether a law is violated – as long as the case carries an element of public interest. Refer to our “Contact Hub” below to identify a suitable organisation. We recommend looking at the “Case Focus” category in the detailed profiles of each organisation to determine if they can help. For help to identify the right organisation, you can also contact us.

Please note: OAISIS does not request or encourage potential whistleblowers to act unlawfully.

“There is now law covering my AI risk specifically … Can I still be protected or receive whistleblower protections?”

TL;DR: Speak to whistleblower support organizations and experts in the list below to find out how you are or can be protected.

Please note that the following is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

While your concern may not be explicitly covered under existing laws, there are existing whistleblower protection programmes that can offer you protection: If you are in California, for example, you are covered by the California Labor Code § 1102.5, which protects California workers from being fired or otherwise retaliated against for reporting violations of any law or regulation to the government or internally within their company.

For example: While there may not yet be a specific law requiring frontier AI labs to implement particular monitoring standards to prevent misuse of their models, a failure to implement reasonable safeguards, especially if done so in full awareness of how a model is used nefariously, could still expose the company to liability under existing California or federal laws, such as California Penal Code Section 502 (Computer Crimes), the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), or the Wire Act. Although these statutes generally target intentional misconduct, significant negligence around security or misuse prevention could nonetheless lead to civil liability, enforcement actions, or other legal consequences.

You may also be covered by, for example, the federal SEC Whistleblower Protection Programme. This programme not only protects you from retaliation, but may also offer you a ‘bounty’ if the SEC imposes fines on the organization you report for suspected misconduct.

Potential violations related to AI companies, covered by the SEC Whistleblower Protection Programme, may include:

• Restrictive agreements (non-disclosure, non-disparagement)
• Proof of discrepancy between public statements and internal reality
• Underlying safety concerns that may be of interest to any federal, regulatory, or law enforcement agency, including but not limited to national security issues and safety protocols
• Failure to disclose to potential investors and government agencies and/or the general public evidence of major risks

Sources: KKC, LawAI

Absolutely not. As long as you believe* you have spotted an issue of concern, you can reach out to any of the organizations listed below.

You always have the option of pulling out or stepping back — whistleblower support nonprofits and organizations will never require you to make a disclosure. They are here to support you.

*If you suspect or are unsure that there is an issue, use the Third Opinion service to consult with AI experts. No sensitive or confidential information is ever required during this process.

Need help finding the right organization for you? Contact us for a confidential exchange.
For your own protection, please don’t include sensitive or confidential information in your outreach and ideally provide a private Signal account.

We’ve hand-selected whistleblower support nonprofits and organizations for you. Click on the profiles of each organization to explore them in detail. You’ll find information on:

• What each organization offers, and
• Which organizations might be best fit for you